2 March 2015

Two of my favourite Australian bloggers (and friends), Lisa from the red thread and Rebecca from WeeBirdy, have teamed up to create a brand new lifestyle blog - We Are Scout - which launched today. I know you'll love it.

27 February 2015

What an amazing Australian design by Byron Bay beekeepers (and Father and Son team) Stuart and Cedar Anderson. A few friends had passed on info about the amazing Flow Hive beehive invention that launched this week that allows you to extract honey via a tap on the hive, instead of smoking the bees and removing the frames. Less stress for the bees and incredibly easy for the owner. It's a brilliant way to introduce people to beekeeping, especially for kids.

25 February 2015

My favourite stand at Kids InStyle Sydney 2015 was Phoenix and the Fox, a brand new clothing label based in Sydney. Let me start by saying that I only had 4.5 hours to traverse the enormity that is the Kids InStyle and Life InStyle trade shows. Camera in hand, I zoom up and down the aisles, pausing only to catch-up with designers that I have already been following. But I literally stopped in my tracks as I passed Phoenix and Fox. Here's why:

24 February 2015

One of my favourite pieces at the Kids InStyle 2015 Sydney trade show this past week was this gorgeous stretchy wrap/throw/blanket/cover by Milk & Masuki, featuring this cool owl print designed by label co-owner Ishak Masukor (also holding the piece).

20 February 2015

You know by now that I'm a sucker for good Australiana, and these gorgeous melamine plates from Lalaland Design House fit the bill. They feature gorgeous illustrations by in-house illustrator Clarisse Djaja including a Zebra Finch, Yellow Breasted Sunbird, Purple Crowned Lorikeet and Flame Robin.

19 February 2015

Happy Chinese New Year! Do you know of a little bundle of joy due this year? A sheep-themed baby shower gift would be super-thoughtful. Here are some really cute sheep/lamb gift ideas by Australian designers and online stores to get you started:

18 February 2015

While putting together my daughter's study space (remember this post?), I came across this amazing handmade furniture by Sydney-based Natasha Dickins of Little Red Industries. This gal can wield a power tool! Natasha creates original designs as well as revamping preloved furniture to create beautiful pieces like this special table which would make a great study desk:

11 February 2015

When you find a smart, stylish bed frame at an affordable price, it's time to get excited. Sonno is an Australian company based in the Hunter Valley, who make robust, quality bed frames, upholsterered in modern fabric and faux leather. What a good-looking bed:

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